After several years of hosting the Academy Awards, Jimmy Kimmel stepped back this year, leaving the stage to Conan O’Brien. But on last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live the late-night host took the opportunity to share his thoughts on how it all went. Kimmel explained that both the Oscars and an …
Read More »Green Day Alter 'Jesus of Suburbia' Lyrics in Australia to Blast Vice President J.D. Vance
Green Day kicked off the Australian leg of their Saviors world tour over the weekend, one day after the infamous Oval Office blowup involving President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The show featured a complete performance of their politically-charged 2004 rock opera, American Idiot, …
Read More »Lucy Dacus Shares Lessons in Love, Tracks by D'Angelo and Elliott Smith on 'Song Shuffle'
Lucy Dacus braves the freezing cold in New York City to share some songs off her playlist and discuss her upcoming solo album, Forever Is a Feeling, on the latest episode of Rolling Stone’s Song Shuffle. For those new to the show (which you can also find on our Instagram), …
Read More »Seattle Reign Drops 'Battle Cry' Anthem for NWSL Season — and Ciara Loves It
Seattle women’s soccer has a new anthem! On Tuesday, Seattle Reign FC released “Stand Up,” sung by Washington musician Brittany Davis, for the National Women’s Soccer League’s 2025 season. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere the track. “When I was told that I was chosen to write this song, all I …
Read More »The Tao of David Johansen
Unlike the other New York Dolls — the band he didn’t quite invent but came to personify after he was recruited when geeky bassist Arthur Kane and doomed drummer Billy Murcia knocked on his door in 1971 and asked if he’d join — David Johansen grew up solidly middle class …
Read More »GloRilla's Upcoming Tour Is Almost Sold-Out: Find Out How to Get Tickets for the 2025 Performances Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If there’s one thing we know about GloRilla (besides the fact that she’s from Memphis), it’s that her upcoming tour is going to be one of the biggest …
Read More »Diane Warren Denied Best Original Song Oscar Again
Diane Warren’s streak of Oscar losses continues, as the songwriter — on her 16th Best Original Song nomination — once again lost in the category for The Six Triple Eight’s “The Journey.” Despite the 16 nominations — and eight consecutive Best Original Song nominations, dating back to 2017’s “Stand Up …
Read More »Willie Nelson Books Bob Dylan, Avett Brothers, the Mavericks for 4th of July Picnic
Willie Nelson‘s annual 4th of July Picnic is coming to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, this year with a lineup that includes Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers, the Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, and Tami Neilson, in addition to Nelson and his Family Band. Ticket go on sale …
Read More »Watch Chappell Roan and Elton John Duet 'Pink Pony Club' at His Oscar Party
What better place to transform into a Pink Pony Club than Elton John‘s annual Oscars viewing party? On Sunday night, Chappell Roan took the stage for a full concert that included a historic duet with John of his classic “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and her hit …
Read More »Raye Reflects on 'Skyfall' Oscar Performance: 'No One Can Sing Adele Like Adele'
As a first time Oscar attendee, Raye had big shoes to fill. The “Oscar Winning Tears” singer-songwriter performed Adele‘s orchestral ballad “Skyfall” to close out the James Bond tribute, and told Entertainment Tonight that performing the award-winning tune was a daunting task. “It was such an exhilarating performance, also no …
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